Adult Education
Our adult education programmes are divided into multiple levels and themes, designed to suit the learners’ needs. Learners who sign up to our adult education programmes must first sit a placement test, which will ascertain on which course they should enrol. The results of this test will only be disclosed to the learner and tutor.
Class sizes vary depending on the course and can be delivered from Toranj Learning Centre (TLC) or online. Textbooks and materials are provided, which learners may keep after the course has concluded.
English for Speakers of Other Languages
We run several education programmes for ESOL learners, designed for a range of proficiency levels and with different motivations for studying the language.
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Basic English |
Designed for absolute beginners, these classes have no more than three learners in each group. This is an intensive course, designed to help learners progress to the next level. |
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ESOL for Work and Employability |
This course blends ESOL and employability skills and supports learners into work. It is divided into four levels: (1) Beginner; (2) Elementary; (3) Pre-Intermediate, and; (4) Intermediate. Learners are assigned to a level depending on the results of their placement test. All learners on this course will receive an Employability Passport certificate, accredited by Humber LEP. |
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ESOL for Citizenship: Life in the UK |
This course is designed for learners who plan to sit the Life in the UK residency and citizenship exam or who want to learn about British history, politics and culture to help with their integration into British society. Developed with the assistance of Humberside Police and Hull City Council’s Electoral Services. |
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ESOL for Health |
This course covers health terminology and health education, to help learners access health services independently. |
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Pre-IELTS |
For learners who need to sit the IELTS exam. It is the world’s most popular English language test. This is an intensive training course delivered in small groups. |
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IELTS Exam Booster |
This gives IELTS learners training in exam techniques and an opportunity to sit mock IELTS exams. This is the highest-level ESOL course we offer, and it is designed for upper-intermediate tutees. |
Work Plan for Highly Qualified Refugees
TT offers support to beneficiaries who worked in highly qualified professions, e.g. healthcare or engineering, before becoming refugees. To facilitate this, TT offers individualised training and opportunities designed for them to return to their former careers. We place learners in small groups and through pre-course evaluation we tailor sessions to the individuals. The scheme offers the following provision:
1. Confidence Building
TT’s beneficiaries oftentimes have traumatic pasts. (e.g. having fled warzones, persecution or domestic abuse). To build their self-confidence and help them overcome these challenges, TT links them with volunteer role models in the area who work in the same industry and who can inspire beneficiaries and provide practical advice and support.
2. Qualification Recognition
We will help beneficiaries get their overseas qualifications recognised. For beneficiaries who do not need approval to return to their former professionals we can help them get a formal translation of their qualifications.
3. Language
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) results may be required by: industries like healthcare, accounting, engineering, law and finance; Further Education (FE) and HE providers. We can support individuals applying for IELTS through tuition.
4. Specialised Training
Some professions also require individuals take other tests to determine their knowledge in English and their profession. Beneficiaries will receive tuition from TT tutors who are enrolled or recently graduated from degrees in their industry (e.g. healthcare, education, engineering).
5. Work Placement
TT also utilises its links to secure work placements, often in a voluntary position which can lead to paid employment once beneficiaries have acquired their required certificates. We can also secure low-skilled placements so beneficiaries’ can build their career history while completing their courses.
Digital Skills
This course introduces basic digital skills. Learners are taught how to send emails, use word processing software, safely use the internet and produce spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations.
Driving Theory
This is for learners who plan to sit the driving theory exam in order to gain a U.K. driving license. They will learn relevant terminology, the rules of the Highway Code and road sign meanings.
Mathematics
We deliver basic and advanced mathematics courses to learners who wish to improve their numeracy skills, plan to sit entry exams, or pursue mathematics at further and higher education.